Originally Posted by
shepd
All passenger vehicles sold in Canada after 2007 have chipped keys ie: engine immobilizers (it's a requirement of CMVSS, and cars imported from the states without this functionality must have it added if they are 2007 or newer). 2007 is a 50/50 year. The legislation passed around the middle of the year so some 2007 models don't have it.
Wheel locks are a joke anyways. Just look for cars with the club. The owner included a free steering lock breaking tool for you!
I didn't know everything had to be chipped after 07. I guess that explains why everyone in Alberta mostly steals 07 and older super duty fords.
I've seen a few older vehicles with chip keys and aftermarket remote starts have a spare key hidden in a bypass box behind the dash. I'm really not a fan of that setup. We have a mirage at work that the dealer had installed an aftermarket starter in, I'm curious to see how they bypassed the factory immobilizer.
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